With art budgets consistently on the chopping block in schools, philanthropy plays an essential role in ensuring opportunities for creative expression continue to be accessible to everyone.
Arts & Creative Expression
Increasing equitable opportunities in the arts

Featured Grantee
Meet Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis
For more than 30 years, Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis has served the community through the Asante Children’s Theatre and other transformational programming. The organization’s vision is to become the premier African American arts and cultural organization, replicating its model of transformation and citizenship development. Learn how Asante is dedicated to the holistic growth of youth and families through artistic experiences.
Grantmaking
Explore Glick Philanthropies’ most recent grants to organizations supporting the arts.
Arte Mexicano en Indiana provides culturally grounded youth arts programming & artist network development.
ArtMix organizes accessible & inclusive art programs for people with disabilities.
Arts for Learning hosts premier school- and community-based arts education programs.
Asante Art Institute cultivates global citizens through arts programming.
El Sistema Indianapolis provides free ensemble music education to underserved youth.
iibada Dance Company provides youth with equitable access to high-quality dance education and cultural experiences.
Kids Dance Outreach inspires excellence and instills confidence through joyful dance programs.
React produces original programming that reacts to social issues of the world, including The G.U.N. Project, an original play to reshape youth gun culture in partnership with Asante Art Institute.
Big Car Collaborative advances creative sustainability through affordable artist housing and a visiting residency program.
The Indy Art Center provides youth with free studio art classes, art kits, and professional instruction through ArtReach.
Indy Arts Council advances equitable opportunities in the arts through its Arts & Culture Project Fund.
Sapphire Theatre Company expands arts integration programming at Indianapolis Public Schools.
Summit Performance amplifies women’s stories to inspire empathy and activate change.
Urban Musical Theatre supports the Black Female Playwright Residency Program.
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Announcement
Meet the Spring 2026 Grant Recipients
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AnnouncementAs Hoosiers’ reliance on nonprofit organizations grows, Glick Philanthropies is directing more than $2.55 million in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations. -
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